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ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF)https://astnet.asean.org/astif/The ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Fund (also known as ASEAN Science Fund, or ASTIF) was established for the purpose of providing seed financing for the various programmes, projects and activities under ASEAN science and technology cooperation, as identified and approved by the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation.The ASTIF is mainly built up from contributions by the member countries of ASEAN. However, contributions from third parties are welcome. For example, New Zealand, a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN, has made a contribution to the ASTIF.Management and utilization of the ASTIF is the responsibility of COSTI. An Advisory Body on the ASEAN Science Fund (ABASF) assists COSTI in establishing the guidelines and procedures for utilization of the Fund, and reviewing project proposals requesting support from the Fund.ASTIF Call 2026 Now Open“ASEAN Grand Challenge: AI-Enabled Competitive and Resilient Region”The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) invites the STI research community across ASEAN Member States to submit project proposals for funding under the ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF) Call 2026. Proposals must address one of four priority categories:(1) AI for Health, Bioeconomy and Food Security(2) AI for Space, Earth, Ocean and Climate Intelligence(3) AI for Advanced Materials and Energy Transition(4) AI for MSME Productivity and Workforce Development.Key Dates:Proposal submission window: 1 August – 16 October 2026Announcement of selected projects: 15 February 2027 (via astnet.asean.org/astif/)How to apply:Proposals must be prepared using the Standard ASTIF Call 2026 Proposal Template and submitted through the National COSTI Focal Point of the ASEAN Member State serving as the project lead. Full eligibility criteria, funding tracks, eligible expenditures, and evaluation criteria are set out in the Call Guideline.Download the Call documents:📄 ASTIF Call 2026 — Call Announcement (link to PDF)📄 ASTIF Call 2026 — Project Proposal Template (link to DOCX)📄 ASTIF Call 2026 — Flyer (link to PDF)For enquiries, please contact the National COSTI Focal Point of your country, using the email subject line “[ASTIF Call 2026]”.

Welcome to the 7th CEAC2027 The 7th International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference (CEAC 2027)2027 The 7th International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference (CEAC 2027) will take place on March 10-13, 2027 in Hanoi, Vietnam.Architecture is closely related to Civil Engineering. Engineering is a creative discipline and there are natural synergies with architecture and many civil engineers work closely with architects during their careers.CEAC is for broad logical discourse, both intra-and interdisciplinary, among Universities, Colleges, Academicians and Department personnel through an assortment of Distinguished addresses, Plenary sessions, Workshops, Symposiums, Oral and Poster introductions, Virtual/Video presentations and Webinars. Important DatesOctober 20, 2026: Submission Deadline✔ Abstract, Research Paper, Case Study, Work in Progress and Report November 20, 2026: Notification Date ✔ Notification of Abstract and full paper Acceptance / Rejection December 15, 2026: Registration Deadline✔ Registration ends and camera-ready copies March 10-13, 2027: Conference DateJournal PublicationHigh quality papers will be recommended to below journal for potential publication. International Journal of Structural EngineeringImpact factor: 1.3JCI: 0.24CiteScore: 1.8Indexed in:Scopus (Elsevier)Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics)Google ScholarScope and TopicsCEAC is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and practical civil engineering and architecture. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and architects in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Track 1. Structural Engineering and Advanced MaterialsStructural mechanics, safety assessment and life-cycle performanceBuilding, bridge and large-scale infrastructure structuresStructural health monitoring and intelligent inspectionPrefabricated and modular construction systemsAdvanced, intelligent, low-carbon and high-performance materialsStructural durability, anti-corrosion technology and structural resilienceTrack 2. Geotechnical, Geological and Underground EngineeringFundamental geotechnical and geological theoriesSoil-rock mechanics and multi-field coupling analysisDeep foundations, excavations and ground improvement techniquesUrban underground space, tunnels and subsurface infrastructureMarine geotechnics and geological environmental restorationGeohazard monitoring, early warning and risk mitigationTrack 3. Transportation and Infrastructure EngineeringUrban and regional transportation planningHighway, railway, pavement and airport engineeringLong-span bridge and traffic tunnel engineeringFull-life-cycle operation, maintenance and asset managementGIS, remote sensing and intelligent transportation systemsLow-carbon design and sustainable transportation infrastructureTrack 4. Water, Environmental and Coastal EngineeringHydraulic engineering and integrated water resources managementUrban water supply, drainage and wastewater recycling systemsSponge city construction and urban stormwater managementGroundwater protection and river ecological restorationCoastal, harbor and offshore marine engineeringFlood defense, disaster reduction and water-related urban resilienceTrack 5. Architecture, Urban Design and Built EnvironmentArchitectural design theory and computational designGreen, passive and carbon-neutral building technologiesIndoor built environment, energy saving and renewable energy integrationLandscape planning and integrated urban spatial designCultural heritage protection and adaptive regeneration of historic buildingsHealthy, age-friendly and human-oriented public built environmentsTrack 6. Smart Construction and Digital EngineeringLean construction and whole-process project managementBIM full lifecycle application and digital deliveryInfrastructure digital twins and intelligent operation systemsArtificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven civil engineering applicationsConstruction robots, automation and 3D additive manufacturingIoT, big data and digital transformation of the construction industryTrack 7. Sustainable, Resilient and Future CitiesSustainable urban planning and municipal infrastructure developmentSmart city governance and urban informatizationClimate change adaptation and multi-hazard urban resilienceUrban disaster prevention, emergency response and post-disaster recoveryZero-carbon buildings and low-carbon urban infrastructureConstruction circular economy and future urban development systems